Question 1

how to know if i have laryngitis?

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Voice change: Voice is hoarse and changed.
Diagnosis by ENT endoscopy.
     if doesn't improve quickly.

Question 2

what is laryngitis and how can it be caught?

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Multple causes: Laryngitis is an inflammation of the vocal folds causing hoarseness.  However, the term laryngitis is really a non specific term meaning hoarseness or roughness of the sound of the voice.  As such, the causes of hoarseness are multiple and include infection, nodule, polyp, granuloma (gerd) and even tumor.  The diagnosis can be found if a doctor looks at your larynx with a scope.  It is not caught.

Question 3

is laryngitis contagious?

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Laryngitis: Laryngitis is usually caused by a virus, this virus is spread just as easily as the common cold.

Question 4

can stress cause laryngitis?

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Absolutely : General stress can strain your voice, as tension in the muscles of the neck and upper body can change the shape of the larynx slightly, and can cause the vocal cords to constrict. This can change the voice so that it becomes higher than usual.www.throatproblems. Pt sd can also cause loss of ability to speak as a form of conversion disorder that may require an abreactive approach to get the voice back.

Question 5

does dust agrivate laryngitis?

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Dust laryngitis: It certainly can aggravate laryngitis and can even cause laryngitis.

Question 6

is there any cure for laryngitis?

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Sure: Depends on cause.  Most laryngitis occurs with a cold, which means it 's viral.  It will improve with time.  Some laryngitis is bacterial, but less common.  An antibiotic would be used.  Some chronic laryngitis could be due to reflux or allergy, and so would be treated with proton pump inhibitors or allergy medications.

Question 7

why does laryngitis make you very tired?

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Probably viral: Laryngitis can be a symptom of a viral infection which can cause fatigue as well. Many of the viruses that causes upper respiratory tract infection can cause laryngitis.

Question 8

is there any permanent cure for laryngitis?

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No: Laryngitis is usually caused by either a virus or bacteria - none are permanently cured.

Question 9

is it ok to let laryngitis "run its course"?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Laryngitis is a viral illness and there really is no direct treatment to shorten it's course. Antibiotics do not work.

Question 10

what can i do for bronchitis and laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Rest, fluids nad tylenol (acetaminophen) go a long way in making you feel better.  If symptoms worsen, see your doctor.

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